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Panel Criticizes Over-Use of Drugs in Kids
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Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 11/24/08 11:09:00
 
Doctors are prescribing potent antipsychotic drugs far too liberally for use in
children age 12 or younger, said a panel of physicians advising the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA). The panel urged the FDA to ensure doctors receive
more warning about the risks of using these drugs on younger children.